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Real estate news and insights for Dothan area agents.
May 6, 2026
CNN Founder Ted Turner Dies at Age 87—After Retreating From Media To Spend His Final Years on 113,000-Acre Montana Ranch
Turner, who was known as "The Mouth of the South," launched CNN in 1980, but in recent years he dedicated himself to his ranches.
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Jennifer Lopez Relists Former Marital Mansion for the Heavily Discounted Price of $50 Million—After Ben Affleck Gifted Her Palatial Property
Lopez purchased the property for $61 million with her ex-husband, Ben Affleck, in May 2023—but they split one year later.
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New Homebuyers Pay Double the Property Taxes of Longtime Owners in These 11 Cities
Assessment caps protect longtime owners. But when homes sell, buyers can inherit higher tax bills that shrink budgets and lock up supply.
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Here’s Where Taxes and Government Fees Hit Homebuyers the Hardest
These costs represent a larger percentage of the sale price in some states than in others, according to a new study by LodeStar.
Read More →May 5, 2026
The Spring Housing Market Has a Vibes Problem as ‘Fear of Overpaying’ Takes Hold
Inventory is up and mortgage rates are cooling, yet the 2026 spring housing market remains stuck in a psychological showdown.
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HGTV Star Page Turner Opens Up About ‘Weight’ of Her Mother’s Death: ‘I Lost My Breath and My Anchor’
Page, 53, has candidly admitted that coming to terms with her mom's death is the hardest thing she's ever had to do.
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Remodeling Spending Expected To Slow Sharply as Homeowners Remain Wary of Economy
Projections show that home remodeling will slow to a trickle in early 2027, but the long-term outlook is brighter.
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How Mortgage Rate Buydowns and Builder Incentives Can Make New Construction More Affordable
Homebuilders often offer incentives to attract homebuyers. Here's a guide to the types of builder incentives and how they save money.
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New Colorado River Water Saving Plan Could Have a Big Impact on These Housing Markets
As the Colorado River shrinks, experts warn the unlimited water era is over—a shift that could start getting priced into housing markets.
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Residents Speak Out as HOA President Pleads Guilty in $11 Million Scam: ‘People Were Terrified of Her’
The Hammocks Community Association was drained of $11 million through sham vendors, inflated contracts, and misappropriated funds.
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Billionaire Jeff Bezos Is ‘Quietly Shopping’ $500 Million ‘Floating Palace’ Superyacht Because It’s ‘Too Huge’
Bezos is reportedly offloading his $500 million megayacht, Koru, which comes complete with a sculpture of his wife, Lauren Sanchez Bezos.
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Beloved ‘Dawson’s Creek’ House Sells for Half a Million Dollars Under Its Asking Price After Listing for First Time Since TV Show Premiered
The iconic property, which served as the home of Dawson Leery, first hit the market for $3.3 million in October 2025.
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